MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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